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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Camden Township
County permit triggers apply.
County-listed exempt accessory structures up to 200 square feet
Fences up to 7 feet high
Qualifying low decks and finish work
Certain portable gas and mechanical equipment
- Exempt County-listed exempt accessory structures up to 200 square feet
- Exempt Fences up to 7 feet high
- Exempt Qualifying low decks and finish work
- Exempt Certain portable gas and mechanical equipment
Required documents
- Application
- plans
- specifications
- and engineering as needed.
- Building code
- Minnesota State Building Code, edition not clearly updated on the county overview letter.
- Permit validity
- 180-day rule for applications and issued permits.
- Owner-builder
- Follow county and state rules; no separate Camden Township handout found.
- Contractor requirements
- Minnesota licensing rules apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm county zoning requirements for the Camden Township parcel.
- 02 Prepare the county application and all required plans.
- 03 File with Carver County Land Management.
- 04 Pay applicable fees.
- 05 Await county and Metro West review.
- 06 Receive permit and schedule inspections.
Source: Carver County Land Management ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Camden Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Additional plan review fees apply
02
Permit fee formula
Valuation based and permit type based under county schedule
03
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may apply; expired permit renewal is half the original fee plus $5 surcharge
County treats unpaid completed applications as abandoned after 180 days
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 763-479-1720 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Footing/foundation, rough framing and trades, final
Work must be accessible and ready
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Camden Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Camden Township, MN? ▸
County permit triggers apply.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Camden Township, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Camden Township, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Valuation based and permit type based under county schedule. Plan check fee: Additional plan review fees apply.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Camden Township, MN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Camden Township, MN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm county zoning requirements for the Camden Township parcel. 2. Prepare the county application and all required plans. 3. File with Carver County Land Management. 4. Pay applicable fees. 5. Await county and Metro West review. 6. Receive permit and schedule inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Camden Township, MN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Camden Township, MN. The following work is generally exempt: County-listed exempt accessory structures up to 200 square feet; Fences up to 7 feet high; Qualifying low decks and finish work; Certain portable gas and mechanical equipment. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Camden Township, MN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Camden Township, MN via: 763-479-1720.
last verified April 2026
source Carver County Land Management ↗
entry id permits/minnesota/carver/camden-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Carver County Land Management before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.